Analytical Chemist II — Polymers & Materials

First Solar; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a chemist to perform routine and specialized material analysis in support of raw material production, procurement, and refinement. You will operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, manage data, and maintain a clean laboratory environment while contributing to method development.

Education includes an associate degree in chemistry; BA/BS preferred. Requires 7+ years in analytical lab, with experience in polymers, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• BA or BS in chemistry, materials science or closely related field preferred.
• Analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry coursework preferred.
• At least 7 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory environment or academic equivalent experience required.
• Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine and specialized analysis of material using defined methods.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Keep complete and accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Responsible for data management and interpretation.
• Protect the integrity of test samples by maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Work safely at all times, promptly reporting any safety issues to laboratory management.
• Provide support to analytical chemists in the development of new analytical methods.
• Design and conduct projects to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Sample preparation

Instrument maintenance

Method development

Hazardous materials handling

MS Office / JMP

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in chemistry

BA/BS in chemistry or related field

Analytical chemistry coursework

Polymer / inorganic chemistry coursework

Tools

WDXRF

MS Office

JMP

Job description

First Solar is seeking a chemist to perform routine and specialized material analysis in support of raw material production, procurement, and refinement. You will operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, manage data, and maintain a clean laboratory environment while contributing to method development.

Education includes an associate degree in chemistry; BA/BS preferred. Requires 7+ years in analytical lab, with experience in polymers, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry.